Autumn seems to be the season of choice amongst many in our office. The morning air is crisp, but not cold, it's getting dark earlier, but not before dinner, warmer clothes return to the closet but there's no need for heavy jackets...yet!

Scarier than Halloween, cold and flu season is approaching. October is Influenza Immunization Awareness Month. The flu is highly contagious and its effects can range vastly in severity between individuals. You can help stop the spread of the flu by avoiding people who are sick, properly covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze, washing your hands frequently, avoid touching your mouth, eyes and nose and most importantly, staying home when you are sick! More here.

Use it or Lose it!

Your dental coverage may be based on the calendar year!
That means that your coverage maximums start over on January 1. Depending on your plan, your unused benefits likely do not roll over into 2012.
This means:
If you don't use them this year they will go to waste!

If we haven't seen your smile in a while call us today to book an appointment or better yet you can request an appointment from the computer you are sitting at right now!

Wishing you a month filled with smiles,

Bloor Dental Health Centre

HALLOWEEN TIPS FOR YOU!

Whether you have little ghost and goblins around the house or not, the lure of Halloween candy and treats will be all around this month.
If you do have young ones, there are a few tips we can offer before their inevitable increase of candy consumption.

For Safety:
Inspect any candy received during trick or treating adventures.

For Health:
Limit the amount of sweets they consume.
Ensure they eat a large, healthy meal before they venture out (if they are not hungry, they will be less likely to sneak too many treats during their journey).

Look both ways before you cross the street, always hold an adults hand and brush your teeth after every meal were good pieces of advice when you were a kid.

Well guess what, you should always look both ways, it's nice to hold someone's hand and you should still brush your teeth after every meal. Make a habit out of keeping a tooth brush at the office and take a moment to clean your teeth after lunch, (your email can wait).

Keep your office tooth brush well covered, dry it after each use and change it more frequently than your home brush (due to office germs). Brushing your teeth will help protect them from decay, refresh you, and get rid of the garlic taste from that pasta you ate, your mouth will appreciate it and so will your coworkers.